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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2009-09-03, Page 10PAGE 10. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2009. Brad Millar, a grandson of Hugh and Betty Millar of Londesborough and Cor and Joanne Dorssers formerly of Seaforth, was in Prince Edward Island last week as a representative of Ontario in track and field at the Canada Summer Games. Brad, a member of the Saugeen Track and Field Club in Port Elgin, competed in the hammer throw and the discus events. He went hoping to medal in the hammer and to score points for his team in the discusevents.In the hammer throw, his mainevent, he was 17th in the NCAADivision 1 hammer rankings whilecompeting for DePaul University inChicago earlier this year. He iscurrently ranked third in Canada inthe event and won a bronze medal atlast month’s Canadian Track and Field Championships in Toronto. Based on his performance at the national event, Brad was also selected to the team to attend the Francophone Games in Beirut, Lebanon in October. However, he declined the invitation due to school commitments, as he will be entering his senior year at DePaul University this fall. We welcomed a new family to the village on Aug. 20. Ken Good and his partner, Rose, as well as 18-year- old Kyle Good, have taken up residence in the former home of Doug and Florence Snell. Thefamily comes to Londesboroughfrom St. Helen’s.Ken runs the mulching machinefor Gardiner’s both at the base yardand/or landfill sites and bush lots,etc. Rose is employed at E. D. Smithin Seaforth and hails from Newry.Kyle is now in his last year at F. E.Madill High School in Wingham. Ken is the son of Elwyn and Nancy [Johnston] Good. Ergo Ken has an uncle, Jim Johnston and a cousin, Jeffrey Johnston, as neighbours. Welcome to our little village. We trust you will find life here to your liking. Now while it’s great to have a new family in the village, in this case it means saying good-bye to another couple. Doug and Florence Snell had been a part of the Londesborough community since their marriage, having farmed along the 10th concession of Hullett for manyyears. Upon Doug’s retirement theymoved into the village and were anintegral part of the community.However soon after Doug’s healthforced a move into Huronview,Florence found maintaining thehouse too much. In the spring of2008, she moved into an apartmentin Clinton. We have missed their presence in village life but wish them the best for the future. Perhaps you spoke a comforting word or two. Perhaps you sent a card of condolence. Perhaps you sent a floral tribute. Perhaps you remembered us with a caring thought or prayer. Many of you shared some wonderful memories with us. All these things have made my Mom’s passing much easier to come to terms with. Your sympathy will be long remembered. GODERICH RINGETTE FALL REGISTRATION The Goderich Ringette Association invites and encourages new players to join our sport. Ringette is a fantastic team sport that encourages teamwork and builds self esteem. It offers a great opportunity for both players and parents to meet new people and make new friends. Registration is now taking place for the following age groups: U7 Bunnies-(learn to play ringette) age 7 and under U10 Novice- ages 8 and 9 U12 Petite- ages 10 and 11 U14 Tween- ages 12 and 13 U16 Junior- ages 14 and 15 U19 Belle- ages 16 to 18 Registration fees for the upcoming season are $75 for Bunnies and $410 for all other players, plus a mandatory fundraising. Registration forms and additional information are available on our website, www.goderichringette.ca, or by contacting the Registrar,Nancy Boyce at 524-7487. Completed forms can be hand delivered to Nancy at... SleepMatters 300 Suncoast Dr. Shelley Peet at... Something Irresistible on the Square or mailed to Goderich Ringette Association PO Box 11, Goderich On. N7A 3Y5 NEWS FROM LONDESBORO By BRENDARADFORDCall 523-4296PEOPLE AROUND LONDESBORO A large number of congregants were on hand at Londesborough United Church on Sunday, Aug. 30 to say farewell to Rev. Pat Cook. Her message to the children, gathered at the front, spoke about things that go missing. An experience during the week had Rev. Pat locked out of her house and car when her keys were missing. From the toy bag came a car with a missing wheel and the children realized that a rubber duck was missing the water that would make him float. She reminded the children that if they miss talking to God each day they will miss His help and guidance in making choices that day. Then she told them that when they come back to Sunday school in September, they will find she will be missing. Just as Rev. Pat will be having new adventures, she assured them they, too, will be enjoying new things each week. A number of junior choir boys and girls with the help of Erica Baxter entertained everyone with three numbers, Praise Thee the Lord, You Are My Sunshine and He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands. The men’s choir began the service by singing, God’s Wonderful People. Over the Rainbow was the selection especially chosen for the ladies’ choir. Rev. Cook has felt that throughout her life the awesome beauty of a rainbow has been the sign that has given her confidence in the life- changing choices she has made. Another favourite hymn of Rev. Cook’s, On Eagle’s Wings, was sung by the combined men’s and ladies’ choir. The morning’s responsive psalm was Psalm 98, a psalm of praise. In the gospel reading, John 21:15-19, Jesus asks Peter three times if he loves Jesus. This is Peter’s chance to correct his denial of Christ three times on Good Friday. Peter is then sent by Jesus to shepherd His people. The title of Rev. Cook’s last message to the Londesborough congregation was, Shepherding God’s People. Rev. Cook praised the Londesborough folk for the many ways they care for or shepherd the community. Aug. 31 was the last day she would shepherd Londesborough people but she encouraged them to go on with their faithful work. And she is confident God will continue to guide the Londesborough church. Rev. Cook feels ‘called home’ and her decision was rainbow reinforced. Although she hopes to have time to garden, golf, travel, care for family members and follow the Blue Jays, she will respond to the work of God when she feels called. She expects to be shown the path God wants her to travel eventually. On Oct. 5, 2003, Rev. Cook began her ministry in Londesborough and that day she saw a beautiful rainbow that gave her courage and confidence to lead the Londesborough faith community. At the end of Sunday’s service Pat returned to the Londesborough charge the symbols of her work she received at her covenanting service. Kim Hunking accepted the Bible, Carmen Drost received the symbol of baptism, the symbols of communion were accepted by Helen Dale and Mark Mitchell took possession of the church keys. The plant on the memorial stand was placed by Jack and Helen Lee in memory of Bill Lee who passed away recently. Remember the Lees in your prayers. There will be an official board meeting following the morning service on Sunday, Sept. 13 to discuss the opportunity for the Londesborough church to become a learning site. Seaforth Community Hospital are installing a new digi- tal xray machine. The purchase of the machine has been strongly supported by the hospital Foundation and the community. Starting on Sep 8, the current xray machine will be removed, renovation done and new machine installed to be operational on Oct 6. During this time, no elective xray bookings will be done in Sea- forth. Patients can be scheduled for xray in Clinton, St. Marys or Stratford within the Alliance. Goderich may also be able to accept xray bookings during this downtime. We apologize for this inconvenience while we install new digital technology. You've got the news The Citizen now offers electronic subscriptions If you have access to the internet you can get the news the same day you do at home, at no extra cost ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD T h e C i t i z e n No more waiting days for delivery: You can access the full edition of The Citizen on the day it’s published No exorbitant postal costs. The same local subscription price of $34.00 applies. Excellent idea for those who live far from home. For more information call: The Citizen 519-523-4792 ZAP! Go on-line to: www.northhuron.on.ca and click on to subscribe today! Congregation bids farewell to Rev. 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